Since its discovery in 1999, the near-Earth asteroid Bennu has captivated scientists as a time capsule from the early solar system — and also as a key to possibly understanding the origins of life.
To study the asteroid in depth, NASA launched…
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56 million years ago, Earth underwent rapid global warming. Here’s what it did to pollinators
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
Pollinators play a vital role in fertilizing flowers, which grow into seeds and fruits and…
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NASA satellite shows lightning creating smog-forming gases in sky
You may think of flooding or power outages when storms roll in. But each lightning strike also emits nitrogen oxides, gases more commonly linked to vehicle exhaust.
For the first time, researchers have captured how lightning impacts air…
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The Advanced Project Gemini Concepts That Could Have Been
Looking back on the trajectory leading to Project Apollo and the resulting Moon missions, one can be forgiven for thinking that this was a strict and well-defined plan that was being executed, especially considering the…
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Scientists Discover New Parasitic Wasps Invading the U.S.
There are all sorts of cruel parasites out there, and more are being uncovered all the time. Scientists have recently found several invasive species of parasitic wasps that have now landed in the U.S.
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3D-printed auxetic sensors promise leap in wearable electronics
Tactile sensors have become essential in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring.
By detecting and converting pressure or force into electrical signals, these devices allow machines and medical tools to respond more…
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Microsoft AI Lab Unveils MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-Preview: New In-House Models for Voice AI
Microsoft AI lab officially launched MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview, marking a new phase for the company’s artificial intelligence research and development efforts. The announcement explains how Microsoft AI Lab is getting involved…
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Cannabis Compound Discovered Inside a Totally Different Plant : ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance.
The team found CBD in the fruits and flowers of a plant…
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Do you trust AI? | Live Science
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here. From chatbots that perform daily tasks to large algorithms capable of translating a person’s thoughts into text, AI is increasingly touching nearly every aspect of our…
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Green Tea And a Vitamin Supplement Could Protect Against Alzheimer’s : ScienceAlert
A natural compound found in green tea forms a powerful brain cleaner when combined with a common vitamin, researchers have found, potentially putting the brakes on the buildup of waste associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
What makes…
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